"The Tale of the Muley Cow" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a delightful story for young kids, perfect for sharing before bedtime. It tells about Muley, a cow who lives on a farm and is now being taken care of by a boy named Johnnie Green. As Johnnie learns how to milk her, Muley deals with other animals being jealous of her and also figures out funny situations with Mr. Crow, an old bird. The peaceful life on the farm is shaken up when Farmer Green tries to use a milking machine, which changes Muley’s routine. Through it all, the story teaches about being kind, responsible, and learning to accept new things, all in a funny and fun way that kids will enjoy.

The Tale of the The Muley Cow Slumber-Town Tales
By Arthur Scott Bailey
A young boy's newfound responsibility for a farm cow stirs up jealousy, humorous encounters, and unexpected changes in the barnyard.
Summary
About the AuthorArthur Scott Bailey was an American writer. He was the author of more than forty children's books. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont, United States, the second child of Winfield Scott Bailey and Harriet Sarah Goodhue. Winfield Bailey owned a dry goods shop that was stated to be "one of the most reputable of St. Albans mercantile concerns" and specialized in furs; namely ladies' fur coats, muffs and scarves. Bailey attended St. Albans Academy and graduated in 1896, in a class of only eleven other students. He then went on to the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, where he became involved in a fraternal organization, Sigma Phi.
Arthur Scott Bailey was an American writer. He was the author of more than forty children's books. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont, United States, the second child of Winfield Scott Bailey and Harriet Sarah Goodhue. Winfield Bailey owned a dry goods shop that was stated to be "one of the most reputable of St. Albans mercantile concerns" and specialized in furs; namely ladies' fur coats, muffs and scarves. Bailey attended St. Albans Academy and graduated in 1896, in a class of only eleven other students. He then went on to the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, where he became involved in a fraternal organization, Sigma Phi.